Locomotives

Black Diamond - Not Operational

Of our three current locomotives, the Hunslet is the longest serving machine. She came to Woodhorn in 1991, primarily as a static exhibit following the closure of Vane Tempest Colliery. However, as the railway history will show, she was destined to continue service and is the lead locomotive of the fleet. She has been renamed as the Black Diamond, out of repect for the industry in which she formerly worked because the name "Hunslet" is picked out on her radiator grill. She remains painted in original livery of green and black.She was built by the Hunslet Engineering Company of Leeds in 1975. She weighs 9.5tons, and powered by a four cylinder water cooled diesel engine of 75 horse power.

Edward Stanton - Operational

This locomotive came to the railway in 2008 and was designed by Christian Shottler of Schoma and built by Alan Keef in South Wales. He worked on the construction of the Channel Tunnel Between England and France, at a concrete factory in Rugby before being moved to Amberley Museum in Sussex. We purchased him in 2008 meaning this locomotive is the youngest in our fleet. He is one of only two of these types of Locomotives in the country. Edward is a three cylinder air cooled diesel engine, weighing at around 4.5Tons. He arrived a white livery, but since then has been repainted, and both doors and windows have been added for better safety and operation. His name 'Edward Stanton' comes from the original Chairman of the Society, Edward Stanton Greener.

Rio Gen - Operational

Rio-Gen was purchased in 2013 from Singapore. Originally built in the UK at 'Hunslet, Jack Lane Works', she went over to Singapore for a tunnel works job with approximately 10 others, before being purchased by ourselves in 2013.

We are pleased to announce that this Locomotive arrived safely on Wednesday 7th August 2013 and entered operational service on the 12th October 2013. Due to delays with engineering work, this locomotive will be unveiled to the public and launched in 2015, expanding the current passenger operating fleet to three Locomotives.

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